Benefits of Olive Oil

Benefits of Olive Oil: A Treasure for Your Health The “”benefits of olive oil”” are widely recognized by nutrition and health experts. Dr. Lina Badimon, a cardiovascular researcher, highlights the importance of incorporating olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, into our daily diet. This oil, unlike refined vegetable oils, preserves its nutritional properties better […]

Luxury in a Bottle: Premium Olive Oil

Luxury in a Bottle: Premium Olive Oil and Consumer Trends in 2025 Olive oil, a culinary treasure and symbol of sophistication, has been prized for millennia. From ancient Mediterranean civilizations to the modern table, this “liquid gold” has transcended its nutritional value to become a luxury in a bottle, an essential element for discerning palates. […]

Wild olive oil

Aceite de Acebuche El acebuche es un olivo silvestre, adopta formas de arbusto o matorral. Su nombre científico es Olea Europaea var. sylvestris, de la misma especie del olivo, pero salvaje. Sus tallos son más recios que los del olivo, las hojas más anchas y redondeadas, y el color más intenso. El acebuche es de […]

Health benefits of hydroxytyrosol

Exploring the Health Benefits of Hydroxytyrosol in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Hydroxytyrosol is among the 25 phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil and plays a role in preventing non-communicable diseases. The Mediterranean diet has long been studied for its health benefits and its link to longevity in the so-called “”blue zones”””. The significant […]

Polyphenols in olive oil

Biophenols in olive oil Biophenols are minor polar phenolic compounds found in olive oils, such as natural and oxidized derivatives of oleuropein and ligustroside, lignans, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Recent research concludes that consuming extra virgin olive oil rich in oleocanthal and oleacein also induces weight loss, a decrease in body mass index, and basal […]

Effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Effects of Phenolic Compounds in Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Skin Health A recent study published in Nutrients Journal evaluated the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on the proliferation, cell cycle, migration, and antigenic profile of human fibroblasts. EVOO is composed primarily of triacylglycerols, fatty acids, and mono- and diacylglycerols. […]